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The Burning Queen
- Author
- Aparna Verma
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 4 November 2025
- Run Time
- 18 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
"So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?"
Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge. As she is pulled into a bitter war that will decide the fate of her kingdom, a new tyrant rises to reclaim his home, and Elena finds that perhaps her hunger isn’t enough.
And his knows no bounds.
Praise for The Phoenix King:
“Fiery, inventive, and full of yearning and vengeance. A wonderful read.” —Tasha Suri
"Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can’t get out of your head.” —Vaishnavi Patel
"A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters." —R. R. Virdi
Critics Review
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“The Phoenix King js fiery, inventive, and full of yearning and vengeance. A wonderful read.”—Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne
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“The kind of book you sit down with to read one chapter and end up spending the whole day on. Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can’t get out of your head.”—Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi on The Phoenix King
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“A captivating adventure from a gifted new voice.”—Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of the Demon Cycle on The Phoenix King
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"A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters."—R.R. Virdi, USA Today bestselling author of The First Binding on The Phoenix King
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“Vast and fascinating.…A satisfying slow-burn romance only enhances the political machinations. This exciting fantasy promises good things from the series to come.”—Publishers Weekly on The Phoenix King
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"The worldbuilding is seamlessly woven into the plot, alongside the threads of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and greed. There’s also a dash of enemies-to-lovers romance among the morally gray characters, who are both heartbreaking and inspiring. This is elegant and intelligent storytelling that starts out as conniving and treacherous intrigue and transforms into an exhilarating adventure without losing that touch of mystery. Perfect for fans of S.A. Chakraborty."—Library Journal
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"A riveting page-turner...which will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next book."—Booklist
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“Verma seamlessly blends fantasy with sci-fi.…A highly recommended read.”—Fantasy Hive on The Phoenix King
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Details
- Author
- Aparna Verma
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 18 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 November 2025
- ISBN
- 9781668642306
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Fantasy, Adventure fiction, Fantasy romance
Synopsis
In the thrilling sequel to The Phoenix King, deadly secrets are uncovered, new alliances are forged, and an exiled princess will rise from the ashes of the old world as the burning queen. "So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?" Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge. As she is pulled into a bitter war that will decide the fate of her kingdom, a new tyrant rises to reclaim his home, and Elena finds that perhaps her hunger isn’t enough. And his knows no bounds.Praise for The Phoenix King:  “Fiery, inventive, and full of yearning and vengeance. A wonderful read.” —Tasha Suri "Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can’t get out of your head.” —Vaishnavi Patel "A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters." —R. R. Virdi
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